•Start by deciding which part of your unit lends itself to optional activities. Decide which concepts in this unit can you create a cube for. Is it possible for you to make 3 cubes for 3 different interests, levels, or topics?
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First Step:
(use one of the cubes)
–Write 6 questions that ask for information on the selected unit.
–Use your 6 levels of Bloom, intelligence levels, or any of the cubing statements to design questions.
–Make questions that use these levels that probe the specifics of your unit.
–Keep one question opinion based –no right or wrong.
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Second Step:
(use other cubes)
–Use the first cube as your "average" cube, create 2 more using one as a lower level and one as a higher level.
–Remember all cubes need to cover the same type of questions, just geared to the level, don’t water down or make too busy!
–Label your cubes so you know which level of readiness you are addressing.
–Hand your partner the cubes and ask if they can tell high, medium, or low. If they can’t tell, adjust slightly.
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Third Step:
–Always remember to have an easy problem on each cube and a hard one regardless the levels.
–Color code the cubes for easy identification and also if students change cubes for questions.
–Decide on the rules: Will the students be asked to do all 6 sides? Roll and do any 4 sides? Do any two questions on each of the 3 cubes?
Places to get questions
:
Old quizzes, worksheets, textbook-study problems, students generated.
The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts."
yellow hat
The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit.
black hat
The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why something may not work. Spot the difficulties and dangers; where things might go wrong. Probably the most powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if overused.
red hat
The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition. When using this hat you can express emotions and feelings and share fears, likes, dislikes, loves, and hates.
green hat
The Green Hat focuses on creativity; the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. It's an opportunity to express new concepts and new perceptions.
blue hat
The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process. It's the control mechanism that ensures the Six Thinking Hats® guidelines are observed.
Differentiation Strategies
Anchor Activities
anchoractivitydef .pdf
Choice Menus
nagc_choice_menus.pdf
Choice Board 1: Gardner and Bloom
Tic Tac Toe Menu based on Bloom's taxonomy
Thinking Dots
Creating a Cubing Exercise
•Start by deciding which part of your unit lends itself to optional activities. Decide which concepts in this unit can you create a cube for. Is it possible for you to make 3 cubes for 3 different interests, levels, or topics?
•
First Step:
(use one of the cubes)
–Write 6 questions that ask for information on the selected unit.
–Use your 6 levels of Bloom, intelligence levels, or any of the cubing statements to design questions.
–Make questions that use these levels that probe the specifics of your unit.
–Keep one question opinion based –no right or wrong.
•
Second Step:
(use other cubes)
–Use the first cube as your "average" cube, create 2 more using one as a lower level and one as a higher level.
–Remember all cubes need to cover the same type of questions, just geared to the level, don’t water down or make too busy!
–Label your cubes so you know which level of readiness you are addressing.
–Hand your partner the cubes and ask if they can tell high, medium, or low. If they can’t tell, adjust slightly.
•
Third Step:
–Always remember to have an easy problem on each cube and a hard one regardless the levels.
–Color code the cubes for easy identification and also if students change cubes for questions.
–Decide on the rules: Will the students be asked to do all 6 sides? Roll and do any 4 sides? Do any two questions on each of the 3 cubes?
Places to get questions
:Old quizzes, worksheets, textbook-study problems, students generated.
Think Dots Template
Cubing
Steps to CubingBlank cube template
Raft
RAFT Assignments
Examples of R.A.F.T. Assignments
Six Hats Thinking
Structured Academic Controversy
Structured Academic Controversy: What Should We Do?